MAYVER’S NATURAL HEALTH BARS SALTED CARAMEL PEANUT BUTTER
15 min reading time
ReAL FOOD RATING
Price
$5.90 for 5 bars (was $6.90) | $1.18 per bar
Where to Buy
Major supermarkets, health food stores
MANDY'S TAKE
This is one of the better bars on supermarket shelves. Unlike most snack bars that rely on refined starches, sweeteners, and additives, this one is built on real, recognisable ingredients that provide fibre, healthy fats, and plant-based protein.
It does contain soluble tapioca fibre — a processed ingredient sometimes listed as IMO (isomalto-oligosaccharide), which has been criticised for behaving more like sugar than fibre in the body. While some forms may offer prebiotic benefits, most are still ultra-processed and far removed from their natural state.
Even so, thanks to its strong wholefood base, impressive protein and fibre content, and lack of concerning additives, this bar rates well — and a good option for active kids, teens, and adults needing sustained energy.
RATING BREAKDOWN
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
- High peanut content (47%)
- Offers a good protein hit (5g per bar / 17g per 100g)
- Good fibre - but not all from wholefoods (3.9g per bar)
- Natural sugar from dates
- Healthy fats from peanuts
- Functional ingredients boost nutrition
- Processed fibre may upset sensitive stomachs
- Natural flavouring added
- Contains sunflower lecithin (not one to be concerned about)
NUTRITION SNAPSHOT
Processed sugars: brown rice syrup and sugar
Limited whole food ingredients beyond oats
Contains glycerine additive
Fibre partly from extracted chicory root
Colours: Natural
No Artificial Colours: Win!
WHO'S IT FOR?
- Babies & Toddlers
- Kids* (watch allergens)
- Teens * (good for after sports)
- Adults* (when you need a quick energy hit)
- *Those with sensitive digestion should start with small portions due to high fibre content
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free potential
- High protein
- High fibre
- Contains peanuts
BETTER OPTIONS
- Hard to beat for protein/fibre combo!
- Homemade peanut date bars
- Fresh dates with PB
- 100% wholefood bars (gentler on digestion)
MAKE IT YOURSELF
Want a healthier alternative? Try a homemade version!
“These use healthy and nutritious ingredients” – Mandy
Check out the Recipe
Salted Caramel Granola Cups
Don’t miss out on these delicious Salted Caramel Granola Cups. They are loaded with protein and fibre from the almond meal peanut butter and buckwheat groats, which will help kid
Watch the Reel
THE VERDICT
A well-balanced bar made mostly from wholefoods like peanuts and dates, and coconut, with solid fibre and protein. It does contain a few processed ingredients, including soluble tapioca fibre, faba bean protein concentrate, and a small amount of natural flavour. Overall, this is a good store-bought bar, far better than many other snack bars on our supermarket shelves.
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